Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

The remains of Kumano Taisha Shrine, the birthplace of the Kumano faith

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach